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PhD of Experimental Psychology
- Vancouver, United States
- 5 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
The campus-based master's builds a foundation in experimental psychology theory and research methods.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Experimental Psychology to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in 33 credit hours including a master's thesis
- Centred on advanced theoretical. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Teaching and research in industry
- Government
- Private consulting
- Health care and community settings
- Doctoral study in psychology
Curriculum
- 33 credit hours including a master's thesis
- Centred on advanced theoretical
- Statistical and methodological foundations of experimental psychology.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Equivalent of a US bachelor degree (or master degree where the programme requires it) with a 3.0 GPA or a B average
- Three letters of recommendation and acceptance by the department. English: IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 75 or Duolingo 105 unless exempt
- Programmes may set higher minimums.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Equivalent of a US bachelor degree (or master degree where the programme requires it) from a regionally accredited institution, Three letters of recommendation, Acceptance by the department or programme
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 75 (new TOEFL 4)
- TOEFL PBT 540
- Duolingo 105
- PTE Academic 56
- Cambridge 176
Documents you’ll need
- Post-secondary academic transcripts from all institutions attended
- English translations if applicable
- English proficiency evidence or an accepted exemption
- Additional program-specific application materials as required
How to apply
- Check the programme requirements and priority deadlines: 10 January for fall
- 1 July for spring. Apply through the Graduate School portal GradCAS (engineering programmes use EngineeringCAS) and pay the 100 USD non-refundable fee. Submit transcripts
- English proof and recommendations listed at The programme recommends admission and the Graduate School decides. After admission
- send the Certificate of Finances and follow the visa steps at.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $32,585, $31,233 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Vancouver |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts and Sciences |
| Department | Department of Psychology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 72 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 5 years.
Tuition is $32,585, $31,233 USD per year. The application fee is $100 USD. The estimated living cost is $19,538 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 75 (new TOEFL 4), TOEFL PBT 540, Duolingo 105, PTE Academic 56, Cambridge 176.